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Happy, Healthy Habits for 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020December 22, 2020 by Ashley

Here are some of my favorite tips, tricks, and tools that have helped me keep up with my goals for maintaining happy healthy habits in 2021. As we approach a new year, there are often many feelings about “starting fresh” with our health. It’s a great time to reevaluate what we have been doing, and…

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Lemon and Zucchini Poppy Seed Bread

Posted on August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 by Ashley

Enjoy the flavors of summer by making this Summer-Time Lemon & Zucchini Poppy Seed Bread. The bright lemon flavors go well with the summer squash you’ve been trying to use up! Here’s a fun twist on your normal baked quick bread – zucchini, lemon, and poppy seed! This recipe is lightly adapted from Joanna Gaines’…

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Creamy Parmesan Onion Sauce

Posted on July 28, 2020August 3, 2020 by Ashley

Make this creamy Parmesan Onion Sauce that uses just six ingredients. Creamy, tasty, and perfect for your next pasta dish. Did you know that this Parmesan Onion Sauce only uses six ingredients? Also, these ingredients are easy to pronounce and I can bet that you already have most of the ingredients on hand. It’s important…

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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Posted on July 27, 2020August 3, 2020 by Ashley

Make this Homemade Marinara Sauce with simple ingredients that you likely have on hand. Feel good about knowing exactly what is going in your sauce! Made with just five ingredients (plus salt and pepper, to taste), this Homemade Marinara Sauce is an easy addition to your recipe repertoire. Use it in place of store bought…

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Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl

Posted on July 24, 2020August 3, 2020 by Ashley

Wake up to a wonderful vegetarian breakfast bowl filled with veggies and tofu scramble! It’s a healthy and flavorful way to start your morning! Get your veggies in first thing in the morning with this Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl! Here are some reasons why this is a great breakfast: You’ve got filling protein from the tofu…

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Tofu Scramble

Posted on July 22, 2020August 4, 2020 by Ashley

Tofu scramble for breakfast provides a vegan/vegetarian alternative to traditional scrambled eggs. This egg-less breakfast is easy to make and delicious to eat. Have you ever tried making a tofu scramble? It’s actually pretty easy, and can be ready in minutes! A cool aspect of this dish is that it doesn’t even taste like tofu….

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Calamari Piccata

Posted on July 20, 2020August 4, 2020 by Ashley

This Calamari Piccata with gnocchi and mushrooms is a great way to impress guests. It also makes a great dish to serve for a date night at home! Our favorite local Italian restaurant serves Calamari Piccata and we get it every time we visit (or order takeout, at the moment). What better item to recreate…

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A bowl filled with red pasta on one the left half, and mixed green veggies on the right half.

Springtime Pasta with Vodka Sauce

Posted on June 16, 2020August 4, 2020 by Ashley

This Springtime Pasta with Vodka Sauce is loaded with fresh veggies and has a secret ingredient to make it slightly lower in carbs. Roast some veggies, spiralize some zucchini, boil some noodles, and top it all off with some vodka sauce. You can use store-bought or homemade vodka sauce in this recipe. If you feel…

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Chocolate Chai Chia Pudding

Posted on June 11, 2020August 4, 2020 by Ashley

This Chocolate Chai Chia Pudding is an easy and healthy breakfast or snack. Make several at the start of the week to have them ready for taking from the fridge. Try saying Chocolate Chai Chia five times fast! This might be a tongue twister, but it is also a delicious breakfast or healthy midday snack….

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Spanish Rice

Posted on June 1, 2020August 4, 2020 by Ashley

My favorite version of Spanish Rice is ready in under an hour and tastes amazing. Use fresh veggies and tomato paste in this classic rice dish. I grew up eating only the rice at the Mexican Restaurant where I grew up, La Hacienda. It was only until later that I started eating more than just…

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Hi, I’m Ashley! I love cooking meals for my boyfriend and I to eat at home because I like knowing exactly what I’m eating (and it also saves money!) We live on the Central Coast with our cute dog, Ginger. I want to make it easy for you to eat well, no matter how busy your schedule may be. Check out my recipes page for at-home cooking inspiration.




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The final baked treat for this week is a load of t The final baked treat for this week is a load of this cardamom espresso pound cake! Bidding starts now and goes until 3pm, with a minimum bid of $10. All proceeds support @kin.slo The highest bidder will get these delivered using no contact delivery methods in SLO county. Ready, set, bid!
Today’s baked treat is one dozen chocolate chip Today’s baked treat is one dozen chocolate chip cookies! Minimum bid starts at $10 and goes from now until 3 pm. The highest bidder will win these cookies and will get them delivered in SLO county using no contact delivery methods. All proceeds support @kin.slo ready, set, bid!
Today’s baked treat supporting @kin.slo is a bat Today’s baked treat supporting @kin.slo is a batch of Oreo brownies! Bidding starts at $10 and goes from now until 3pm. Leave a comment or send me a DM with bids, and the highest bidder will receive these brownies using a no-contact delivery in SLO county. Ready, set, go! •
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This week, the bake sale will be supporting @kin.s This week, the bake sale will be supporting @kin.slo Kin Coffee Bar is located in downtown SLO. Check back Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to bid on desserts and support a great local coffee bar!
Today’s the final day to support the @centralcoa Today’s the final day to support the @centralcoastaquarium by bidding on baked treats! If you are the highest bidder today, you will receive 21 macarons that are filled with a boysenberry flavored filling. Bidding starts at $10 and goes from now until 3pm today. These will be delivered using no-contact methods to SLO county residents. Happy bidding and thank you so much for supporting the Central Coast Aquarium! •
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🍋BONUS AUCTION🍋 I’m adding a bonus auctio 🍋BONUS AUCTION🍋 
I’m adding a bonus auction this week to support the Central Coast Aquarium! If you are the highest bidder today, you will win a batch of lemon bars (including a no-contact delivery in SLO county) AND 2 dozen cupcakes at a future date once quarantining is over. That’s right, your bid goes towards a treat now and a treat later, all while supporting the Central Coast Aquarium! Minimum bidding starts at $10 and goes from now until 3pm today. Ready, set, bid! •
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Today’s treats are one dozen chocolate cupcakes Today’s treats are one dozen chocolate cupcakes with ocean-themed frosting! Hopefully these cupcakes will bring a smile to you (or a friend). All proceeds will go to the Central Coast Aquarium and I will deliver them using no-contact methods to the highest bidder! Bidding goes from now until 3pm and starts with a minimum $10 bid. Make bids in the comments or by sending a DM. Let’s support an awesome local organization! Ready, set, bid!
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Today’s baked treat is this lemon Bundt cake! (I Today’s baked treat is this lemon Bundt cake! (I forgot to take a picture before wrapping it). Minimum bidding starts at $10 and bidding runs until 3pm. All proceeds benefit @centralcoastaquarium Bid in the comments or by sending a DM. Ready, set, bid!
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Last week’s bake sale was so much fun that I’m Last week’s bake sale was so much fun that I’m doing it again! This week, we can all show some support for @centralcoastaquarium by bidding on some fun baked goods. The Central Coast Aquarium provides engaging and educational activities for the community. Let’s support a lovely local organization and get some delicious baked treats in the process 😀 •
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I will post a freshly baked treat at 12pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and bidding will go from 12pm-3pm. The highest bidder will win the baked treat and 100% of the proceeds will benefit this week’s local organization. I will deliver the baked goods to a local address using no-contact methods. Remember, if you’d like to participate but do not live on the central coast, you can always donate your baked treat to someone local 🙂
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